Tales told in tents : stories from Central Asia
Clayton, Sally Pomme2006
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Why are some carpets magic? What is a wish-tree? The answers to these and many other intriguing questions can be found in this enchanting storytelling journey through Central Asia. The 12 exotic retellings of stories related to the author in storytelling tents are linked by a mix of memories spiced with homespun wisdom. Why are some carpets magic? What is a wish-tree? And where can the fountain of eternal life be found? The answers to these and many other intriguing questions can be found in Sally Pomme Clayton's enchanted storytelling journey through Central Asia. On her travels in the region, Sally has accumulated a wealth of folklore and knowledge of nomadic cultures. These 12 exotic retellings of stories related to the author in storytelling tents, combined with Sophie Herxheimer's brilliantly-patterned artwork, reveal the richness of the little-known, faraway lands of Central Asia. Follow the trials and triumphs of a British mother of three living in Kazakhstan of Big Beluga Baby by clicking here
Main title:
Tales told in tents : stories from Central Asia / written by Sally Pomme Clayton ; illustrated by Sophie Herxheimer.
Imprint:
London : Frances Lincoln Children's, 2006.
Collation:
60 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 27 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2004.Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
The Storyteller's Tale 9 A Whole Brain kazakhstan 12 The Secret of Felt turkmenistan 13 Blue Sky, White Wing central asia 16 The Girl who Cried a Lake kyrgyzstan 18 The Carpet of Dreams afghanistan 23 Riddle Bazaar uzbekistan 30 The Bag of Trickness kazakhstan 32 Zarina's Orchard tadjikistan 36 The Heart of your Friend kazakhstan 46 Father of Stories, Horse of Songs central asia 48 The Fountain of Life central asia 54 About the Stories 56 Map of Central Asia 58 Glossary 60
ISBN:
9781845072780 (pbk)
Dewey class:
398.20958
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
17810